How much does a pharmacy technician make in Iowa?
$44,860a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in Iowa. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $44,860Highest 10%: $52,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 90th | $52,150 | $25.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $47,290 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,620 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,080 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,930 |
| Sioux City, IA | $43,820 |
| Iowa City, IA | $43,500 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,950 |
| Ames, IA | $39,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 26. Texas | $45,900 |
| 27. Maine | $45,400 |
| 28. Maryland | $45,120 |
| 29. Iowa | $44,860 |
| 30. Virginia | $44,610 |
| 31. Indiana | $44,560 |
| 32. North Carolina | $44,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $44,860 against $45,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $47,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.